2018-2019 PROSPECTUS ACHIEVE GLOBALLY RECOGNISED DEGREES LOCALLY
I Ntel college has been established since 1990 and is a leading higher education institution in Kenya. The college has been offering courses in both Business and Computing for close to 30 years. Our courses range from short courses, to diploma and degree level. Our key partner - the University of Sunderland, UK has been working in a collaborative partnership with us, since 2000, offering their degree programmes in Business and Computing at INtel College. University of Sunderland is ranked the best University in the North East of the UK by WhatUni Student Choice Awards (2015). Focus on student experience Established 27 years OUR SUCCESS Preparing students for job market Quality-assured by UK Globally recognized qualifications Meeting local regulations 1
Welcoming students to INtel College Welcome to INtel College. I am delighted that you will be studying with us - an institute that has been established for almost 30 years. INtel College is committed to excellence in quality, and has consistently achieved awards for academic distinction. Our students enjoy the best of both worlds. INtel is a prestigious college that provides the highest level of academic facilities and an environment that is beautiful and peaceful, while reflecting a modern 21st century learning environment. At INtel College, we combine international qualifications with an emphasis on education for the real world, so its no wonder that our graduates come out on top, in terms of their career choices. Our aim is to ensure that our students become successful and confident professionals by ensuring an excellent student experience, from the time they join the college to graduation and employment. A long - established college that provides the highest level of academic quality & facilities in an environment that is beautiful and peaceful, while reflecting a modern 21st century learning environment. As part of the INtel College community, we will ensure that each of our students feels a sense of belonging to both staff and other students, while creating a network of support that will enforce academic endeavors and bring a sense of engagement, both, with fellow students and with the curriculum. Thank you for your interest in our courses and programmes. We invite you to join INtel College to continue on your journey toward your future success - to experience, to grow, to learn and to achieve. Anita Aggarwal Principal, INtel College 2018-2019 Prospectus 2
About INtel College INtel College has been established since 1990. Our partnership with our key partner, the University of Sunderland, UK goes back to 2000 demonstrating maturity and proven results in delivery of education at international standards. Our college campus, based in Westlands, at the end of General Mathenge Road, is a custom-built campus. The continuous developments of the college learning facilities are stimulated by new technologies and a clear understanding of the 21st century learning experience. The campus offers facilities that incorporate modern technologies, that include fast internet services, and interactive technologies for teaching. INtel offers a vibrant campus atmosphere, located in a beautiful quiet and serene environment that is safe and conducive to learning. The quality of teaching at INtel is informed by pedagogical research, as well as with employers, to ensure that students studying here are equipped with skills required to succeed in a highly competitive graduate job market. Extracurricular activities are designed to build confidence, while teaching students to lead and work within teams. Our employability skills workshops, that are offered to our students, ensure that students gain valuable skills to prepare them for the job market, in addition to their specialist knowledge. This is indeed reflective in our annual graduate employment statistics. Our programmes ensure that we engage the student in all aspects of their experiences at the college both in and out of the classroom. We extend our interactions to parents and sponsors of students, through regular face-to-face meetings to discuss student progress. The campus atmosphere is vibrant and buzzing with students using both indoor and outdoor learning spaces, enjoying refreshments at the INtel Hub Cafe and making friends that last a lifetime. Experience INtel 3
About University of Sunderland Ranked No 1 in North East England for Course Satisfaction and Student Satisfaction in Teaching (The Guardian University Guide 2015) The University of Sunderland has a long distinguished history and is recognized as one of the UK s most modern and dynamic universities. A vibrant music and club scene, café style culture, premiership football and riverside apartments have made Sunderland a desirable place to live. The University of Sunderland s roots go back over 100 years. Today, the university continues its focus on building strong academic standards through the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge to the highest quality standards both at Sunderland and its carefully selected and developed partner centres across the world. University of Sunderland Programmes at INtel College The University of Sunderland has a long standing reputation in Kenya. Its partnership with INtel College, goes back to the year 2000, delivering university education at a level that is both equivalent and comparable to that offered to students studying in the UK itself. This means that students enrolling on a University of Sunderland Programme at INtel College, Nairobi, will be fully registered students of the University, studying the university-set curriculum while gaining a University of Sunderland honours degree. Our tutoring teams both here at INtel, and at the University of Sunderland have years of experience in course delivery, employing a blended teaching and learning approach. They ensure teaching and learning strategies that enhance the student s academic ability, expose them to real-world industrial activity, in order to enable them to stand out in the competitive job market. EXperience SUNDERLAND Anita Aggarwal, the Director of Studies for University of Sunderland programmes running at INtel College, is a UK doctoral candidate whose area of specialization lies in ensuring the quality of such education must be both comparable and equivalent, to that offered in the UK. This has given students confidence in the learning experience being delivered at INtel College, and has attracted students both locally and across borders, who wish to experience a UK learning experience and gain UK qualifications while studying locally. 2018-2019 Prospectus 4
OUR PROGRAMMES ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES INTEL s OTHER COURSES Professional external certification courses University of Sunderland top - up degree Programmes (1 year part time) BSc (Hons) Applied Business Computing BA (Hons) Business Management ACCA - (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) ABE - (Association of Business Executives) CIM - (Chartered Institute of Marketing) ICDL - (The International Computer Driving License Course) We also offer : Advanced or Higher Diploma Programmes (2 years - UK Qualifications) EDEXCEL BTEC Business, Computing (IT) and Graphic Design Short Courses - courses that run part-time over one week on getting you going with current IT trends Professional Development Courses - that run over 4 weeks part-time on various IT and Business applications Bridging Courses - for one-on-one assistance with specific applications/subject areas- University level subjects, (Academic Research Essentials & Managament Accounting) GCSE IT preparation etc. Foundation Courses in Business And Computing (8 months) Foundation Courses in Business, Computing (IT) and Graphic Design Bridging Courses in Math, English and Computing (3 months) EXAM CENTRE Taking International Tests at INtel: 1. ACCA exam centre 2. ICDL exam centre 3. ABE exam centre 4. We work with international universities to offer exam centre services. Refer to page 7-8 Refer to page 11 5
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COMPUTING (IT) AND GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSES AT A GLANCE BSc (Hons) Applied Business Computing ( Final year) - University of Sunderland Entry point Recognized Advanced or Higher National Diploma e.g. BTEC, IMIS, ABE or equivalent An opportunity for students with recognized Advanced or Higher Diplomas to achieve their degree in just one year of part-time study in Kenya Duration: Intake: 1 year part-time Jan/May/Sep (3 terms) Application Fee: KShs 2,000/- Tuition Fee: UK 2,800 pounds + local fee of KShs 40,000/- (for the full programme) www.sunderland.ac.uk EDEXCEL BTEC (UK) Higher National Diploma in Computing (IT) or Graphic Design Entry point KCSE or GCSE A level or equivalent or related work experience A UK qualification equivalent to 2 years of university study covering a wider range of Computing or Graphic Design subjects. Duration: Intake: 2 years full time, part-time option available Jan/May/Sep (3 terms) Admission Fee: KShs 10,000/- Activities Fee: KShs 2,000/- Tuition Fee: KShs 90,000/- per term BTEC Registration Fee: UK 252 pounds and annual exam fee of UK 120 pounds www.edxcel.com/international Foundation Course in Computing (IT) or Graphic Design Entry point O levels or equivalent Foundation skills in IT which serves as a requirement for students wishing to progress to higher education programmes Duration: Intake: 8 months - (2 terms) Jan/May/Sep Admission Fee: KShs 10,000/- Activities Fee: KShs 2,000/- Tuition Fee: KShs 90,000/- per term www.inteluni.ac.ke/courses ( Installment payment plans available) 7
Business Courses AT A GLANCE BA (Hons) Business Management (Final year) - University of Sunderland Entry point Recognized Advanced or Higher National Diploma e.g. BTEC, KIM, ABE or equivalent An opportunity for students with recognized Advanced or Higher Diplomas to achieve their degree in just one year of part-time study in Kenya Duration: Intake: 1 year part-time Application Fee: KShs 2,000/- Tuition Fee: Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct (4 terms) UK 3,000 pounds + local fee of KShs 40,000/- (for the full programme) www.sunderland.ac.uk EDEXCEL BTEC (UK) Higher National Diploma in Business Entry point KCSE or GCSE A level or equivalent or related work experience A UK qualification equivalent to 2 years of university study covering a wider range of Business subjects. Duration: Intake: 2 years full time, part-time option available Jan/May/Sep ( 3 terms) Admission Fee: KShs 10,000/- Activities Fee: KShs 2,000/- Tuition Fee: KShs 90,000/- per term BTEC Registration Fee: UK 252 pounds and annual exam fee of UK 120 pounds www.edxcel.com/international Foundation Course in Business Entry point O levels or equivalent This course provides foundation skills in different aspects of Business. It serves as a requirement for students wishing to progress to higher education programmes Duration: Intake: 8 months- (2 terms) Jan/May/Sep Admission Fee: KShs 10,000/- Activities Fee: KShs 2,000/- Tuition Fee: KShs 90,000/- per term www.inteluni.ac.ke/courses ( Installment payment plans available) 2018-2019 Prospectus 8
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT INTEL COLLEGE BSc (Hons) Applied Business Computing The BSc (Hons) Applied Business Computing Degree programme equips its graduates with the knowledge and abilities to enter into the business computing context working within project teams in large IT departments or specialist IT companies and software enterprises. Graduates will enter employment as developers, with appropriate knowledge and skills in the development and evaluation of business systems and user experiences. On the academic side, students will study approaches to research, including appropriate methodologies, data collection and analysis, while developing evidencebased action plans. To develop practical skills, students will undertake a major hands-on project that involves developing a working solution to a particular problem. Students are able to take advantage of professional level developer software and advanced hardware that INtel provides through accreditations with Microsoft and other major companies. A module on Project Management will prepare students for working within project teams in IT departments or specialist IT companies. Further modules include Product Development, Web Database Information Systems for Business, and User Experience Design. FEE STRUCTURE BSc (Hons) Applied Business Computing Application Fee KShs 2,000/- Tuition Fee ( includes registration and examination fees) and use of the Sunderland online library and book loan service at INtel College. INTAKE DATES UK 2800 pounds + KShs 40,000/- BSc(Hons) Applied Business Computing degree: Jan/May/Sept. CLASS SCHEDULES All University of Sunderland classes at INtel college meet twice per week - either on weekdays from 530pm to 8pm or on Saturday mornings. This makes it convenient for working professionals. TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT on the UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND PROGRAMME at INTEL COLLEGE All courses at INtel have University of Sunderland - approved lecturers managing the academic delivery of the course. Students are expected to attend classes where teaching delivery includes lectures, tutorials, seminars and discussion sessions. Students also have access to the University s virtual spaces, SUNSPACE for additional course material. Assessments come from the University and are graded by the university. Assessments encompass a blend of activities including portfolios, case studies examinations etc. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SERVICES Students on the University of Sunderland Programmes at INtel College benefit from membership to the University s online library, DISCOVER. Students have access to numerous books, journals, conference proceedings and full-text articles which offer upto-date academic and industry articles. In addition, the college offers eligible students an opportunity to borrow the essential text book for a course, for the period of the semester under the college book-loan programme. LEARNING RESOURCES Students at INtel College enjoy a variety of resources from free access to broad band internet from anywhere on the campus, to access to computer labs, technologyenriched classroom and reading areas. 9
BA (Hons) Business Management The BA (Hons) Business Management degree programme prepares graduates to work in managerial and professional roles in sales, finance, general business and the public sector. Students will undertake broad-based modules related to project management, strategic management accounting, contemporary business developments, human resource management and marketing strategies. Within marketing, students will look at strategic dimensions of the subject, covering conventional approaches, as well as digital aspects of marketing. The curriculum will also evaluate a range of marketing communication techniques and methods, in order to review consumer perspectives in terms of buying behaviour. Within Project Management, analysis of recent projects and assessment of their operation against a number of key criteria such as risk, design and control will be evaluated. FEE STRUCTURE BA (Hons) Business Management Application Fee KShs 2,000/- Tuition Fee ( includes registration and examination fees) and use of the Sunderland online library and book loan service at INtel College INTAKE DATES UK 3000 pounds + KShs 40,000/- BA(Hons) Business Management degree: Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct. EMPLOYMENT AND CAREERS with INTEL FUTURES The futures programme provides access to employability skills workshops, which prepares students for future success in the job market or for further study after graduation. The workshop covers writing professional CVs, interviewing and presentation skills, writing personal statements etc. With INtel graduates long-standing reputation for excellence, employers frequently interview our graduating students right at the college with job offers being made immediately on completion of study. THE DEGREE GRADUATION BECOMING AN ALUMNI Students studying at INtel College on the Sunderland programme, fall within university regulations. Therefore, successful students who complete their Programme of study will achieve a degree that is awarded by the University. The degree that students achieve, is exactly the same degree that a student in Sunderland would receive. Students can graduate either in Sunderland or in Nairobi. In a globally connected world, once you graduate, it is great to stay in touch with the institution that has played an influential role in your life. University of Sunderland Alumni can network professionally, and as friends, to last a life time. Close to 90% of INtel graduates are in employement shortly after graduation. 2018-2019 Prospectus 10
SHORT COURSES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES INtel offers several courses over 4 to 6 weeks, part time, for your professional development. Our list of Professional Development courses are: 1. The International Computer Driving License ( ICDL ) Course - An internationally-certified globally-recognized IT skills course. ICDL serves as a pre-university course for IT skills competence, and provides computer skills necessary in the work place. INtel offers a variety of short courses in Business and IT. Stay up-to-date with IT technology that is currently trending with an INtel Short Course Course run over 5 days part time, from Monday to Friday. Our short courses will take you to the next level in using your electronic device. See our Short Courses brochure for details on these courses. Bridging Courses for students Develop your confidence in a subject by studying with highly experienced tutors on a one-to-one basis. Ask us about our customised courses that can run at a schedule convenient for you including evenings and weekends We also offer bridging courses for students who may be studying on a particular programme and wish to gain a better understanding of the subject, learning at their own pace. The bridging courses vary from GCSE IT, to university level subjects. Customized courses and teaching, suit the student s learning needs and pace, developing a student s confidence. 2. Digital Marketing - Take advantage of todays technology to advance your career and learn the effective use of computers, internet and social media platforms. Gain digital skills for sales and marketing, research, communications, operations and reports. 3. Programming - From basic concepts of programming, to in-depth programming skills in several languages. We teach you how to think and code, in an easy way, all the way to expert level 4. Graphics Design - Learn computerized design skills to create visual and textual content for print matter such as posters, advertisements, packages, magazines etc. Students build portfolios in class as they develop their abilities in design work. 5. Web Page Design - Learn how to conceptualize, plan, build, manage and secure web sites. Our courses build from basics of web design with HTML to advanced webpage-building techniques. Learn layouts, writing and managing web content. Our other courses include learning how to manage websites, and include web programming, security of websites and e-commerce portals through our courses such as CGI, scripts, and programmes 6. Computerized Accounting - Our courses run from theory of book-keeping and accounts, to the use of Computerized accounting packages, for effective management of company accounts and financial reporting. 7. IT Technical Support - Our courses cover IT set-ups, maintenance, troubleshooting problems, safeguarding data, virus control and managing internet connections. 8. Networking - A practical course on fundamentals of computer communication, setting up internet access, connecting and configuring hardware devices, both local and wide area networks, and the wireless versions. INTEL - EXAM CENTRE INtel College is also a recognized examination centre. Take your ACCA online exams, and ICDL exams here at INtel, in the comfort of our beautiful and secure campus away from noise and distractions. If you are here for the holidays, from your university abroad, you can also register to take any specific exam. On request, INtel College, as a recognized education institution, will arrange with your university for your examination to be undertaken at our facility. 11
Lesley Aroko Leila Manly - Spain I belong at INtel College! Flexibility with fee payments! Baylon Kazohera Alisha Karim Excellent lecturers! Difficult subjects like Math and Accounts are made easy to understand! Pavneet Sandhu Nurin Devji A home away from home with superb facilities! Friendly staff and student environment! Built my confidence! 2018-2019 Prospectus 12
OTHER BUSINESS COURSES CIM ABE ACCA Level 7 Marketing Leadership Programme (3 Units) Tuition fee: Kshs 30,000/- Per Unit Final year BA (Hons) Business Management PROFESSIONAL Options: Any 2 Units P4 to P7 Duration: 6 months Tuition fee: Kshs. 25,000/- Per Unit Level 6 Digital Diploma / Diploma in Professional Marketing (3 Units) Tuition fee: Kshs. 24,000/- per Unit (Refer to page 10) PROFESSIONAL Essentials: Unit- P1 to P3 Duration: 6 months Tuition fee: Kshs. 25,000/- Per Unit Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing (3 Units) Tuition fee: Kshs. 22,000/- Per Unit Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (8 Units) Duration: 1 Year Tuition fee: Kshs. 15,000/- Per Unit FUNDAMENTALS Skills: Units- F4 to F9 Duration: 1 year Tuition fee: Kshs. 22,000/- Per Unit Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Marketing (2 Units) Tuition fee: Kshs. 18,000/- per Unit Admission fee: Kshs. 10,000/- Intake: Jan/June CIM Reg. & Exam fee: As per CIM Regs. Other fees: KNEC invigilation/courier Blocks: Kshs. 10,000/- per Unit www.cim.co.uk Level 4 Diploma in Business Management (4 Units) Duration: 5 months Tuition fee: Kshs. 15,000/- Per Unit Admission fee: Kshs. 10,000/- Intake: Jan/June ABE Reg. & Exam fee: As per ABE Regs. Other fees: courier Blocks: Kshs. 5,000/- per Unit www.abeuk.com FUNDAMENTALS Knowledge: Units - F1 to F3 Duration: 6 months Tuition fee: Kshs. 20,000/- Per Unit Admission fee: Kshs. 10,000/- Intake: Jan/June ACCA Reg. & Exam fee: As per ACCA Regs. Blocks: Kshs. 10,000/- per unit www.accaglobal.com 13
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